kids encyclopedia robot

Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
First Baptist Church, Otsego, Muskingum County
Otsego First Baptist Church

Otsego is a small, quiet place located in Muskingum County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

About Otsego

Otsego is a community where people live without a separate city hall or mayor. It's a part of the wider Muskingum County area. This type of community often relies on county services for things like roads and public safety.

Where is Otsego?

You can find Otsego in the eastern part of Ohio. It's located right where two important roads meet: Route 93 and Route 83. These roads help connect Otsego to other towns and cities nearby.

A Look Back: Otsego's History

Otsego was first established a long time ago, in the year 1838. It was named after a place called Otsego, New York, which is in New York State.

A post office was opened in Otsego in 1840. This was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years before it closed in 1963.

kids search engine
Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.